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Fly Penguins Fly Podcast

by Jeff Taylor, Jordan DeFigio

A podcast for fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins and hockey fans everywhere. Fly Penguins Fly Podcast is co-hosted by helplessly-committed Penguins fans and career singer-songwriters Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio. Catch up on the latest Pittsburgh Penguins news and enjoy interviews with personalities from all corners of the hockey universe. Cue up our latest episode for a podcast that brings positive energy and prides itself on sounding great.Podcast artwork design by Shane Taylor

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  1. It’s Alive!: Preseason Puck Drop 09/21/26

    It’s Alive!: Preseason Puck Drop 09/21/26 We’re Back! A full-length episode is in the works to kick off the Pittsburgh Penguin’s regular season campaign. Still, co-host Jeff Taylor simply couldn’t help himself but to record a quick, ‘flying-solo’ preseason edition of the pod. Very special thanks…

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  2. The Dubas Cube 07/31/26

    The Dubas Cube 07/31/26 Per The Athletic’s Josh Yohe, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2026-2027 season holds the promise of … not much! PIT’s GM, Kyle Dubas wasn’t all that impressed with what he saw when he went free-agency-shopping, or the pieces he coveted were simply out of his league, for lack of a...

  3. The Rest Of Your Days 06/26/26

    The Rest Of Your Days 06/26/26 Here we go! Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio are back with yinz - for another exciting Pittsburgh Penguins off-season. Thanks to ALL our listeners, both new-and-returning, for listening in as we gear up for one of the more exciting times of the pro hockey calendar…

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  4. Tee Time For Pittsburgh 05/06/26

    Tee Time For Pittsburgh 05/06/26 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2025-26 campaign has come to an end. Eliminated in an overtime, Game 6 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the Pens overachieved and bowed out early. No harm, no foul. We all got extra hockey, the organization generated some playoff revenue...

  5. Game Six: Balboa Penguins Force Philly Return 04/29/26

    Game Six: Balboa Penguins Force Philly Return 04/29/26 No one saw any of this coming, so each shift we behold - with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang together in the Stanley Cup Playoffs - is a gift to Penguins fans around the world. And yet we find ourselves riveted by the drama, as...

  6. “X” Men 04/12/26

    “X” Men 04/12/26 The Pittsburgh Penguins are going back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs!! Needless to say, Jordan and Jeff are beside themselves with unadulterated joy, personified by the sign-offs you’ll hear at the conclusion of today’s episode. Sidney, Kris, Evgeni, Erik, Bryan, and Ben all sat…

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  7. Florida Men 04/02/26

    Florida Men 04/02/26 Nothing says ice hockey like FLORIDA, as for the past two NHL seasons no hockey club has been more successful than the FLORIDA Panthers. And if it’s Florida hockey yinz want, then you’re in luck - the Penguins tonight kick off a three-game stint versus the Lightning and...

  8. Lords Of The Shootout 03/27/26

    Lords Of The Shootout 03/27/26 As we’ve been saying for YEARS, the Pittsburgh Penguins are the Lords Of The Shootout, striking fear into the hearts of any opposing team’s goaltender.. etc, etc. We kid, we kid. Back-to-back shootout victories for your Pittsburgh Penguins are of course unheard of…

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  9. You Don’t Say Shutout 03/03/26

    You Don’t Say Shutout 03/03/26 Almost anything goes in ice hockey - but you never, EVER, under any circumstances …say the word ‘shutout’ if your goalie hasn’t let up a goal and there’s still hockey left to play in the game. The Pittsburgh Penguins are on a roll coming out of the Olympic break,...

  10. Olympic Hangover 02/23/26

    Olympic Hangover 02/23/26 Sidney Crosby played well in the Milan Cortina Olympic prelims, then sustained a serious lower body injury in Team Canada’s quarterfinal game against Czechia. Team USA ultimately won gold in dramatic OT fashion, with NJD’s Jack Hughes netting the deciding tally. The...

  11. Joe Brand: Radio Voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins 11/21/25

    Joe Brand: Radio Voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins 11/21/25 Now fully settled into a chair once occupied by Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange, radio announcer Joe Brand has also been winning over the ears and hearts of the Penguins faithful. From his time as an intern with a minor league…

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  12. It’s A Casino: Golden Knights Beat Reporter, Hannah Kirkell 11/17/25

    It’s A Casino: Golden Knights Beat Reporter, Hannah Kirkell 11/17/25 VegasHockeyNow.com beat writeHannah Kirkell joins Fly Penguins Fly Podcast for a look inside the Knights’ locker room. Hannah and Jeff talk through the outlook for Mark Stone’s return from injury, how natural it was for Reilly...

  13. Pingvinerna är i Sverige 11/13/25

    Pingvinerna är i Sverige 11/13/25 The Penguins are indeed In Sweden, even when said in English. Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio talk through the Pittsburgh Penguins’ recent, inevitable “cooling-off,” following one of the hottest starts the NHL has seen this season. Most recently, the team has…

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  14. Cody Hodgson and The RYR-1 Foundation 11/11/25

    Cody Hodgson and The RYR-1 Foundation 11/11/25 Diagnosed in 2016 with RYR-1-related malignant hyperthermia, Cody Hodgson’s promising NHL playing career was cut short when the effects of his disease made it impossible for him to push his body to the extent necessary in pro hockey. However, what...

  15. Silovs Ignores Murashov Noise: Penguins Beat Capitals 11/07/25

    Silovs Ignores Murashov Noise: Penguins Beat Capitals 11/06/25 Jeff Taylor shares his reflections and experiences after attending last night’s big Penguins win over the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena. Very special thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh’s finest coffee roasters and cafe…

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  16. On The Verge Of Slumping: Previously Hot Penguins Collapse In 4-3 Loss to Toronto Maple Leafs 11/03/25

    On The Verge Of Slumping: Previously Hot Penguins Collapse In 4-3 Loss to Toronto Maple Leafs 11/03/25 First up: Jeff’s post-game reaction immediately following a soul-crushing 3rd period collapse - and regulation loss - by the Pittsburgh Penguins to an otherwise struggling Maple Leafs team.…

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  17. Trevor Zegras Turtles For Sucker-Punch Flyers, Goldfish Brain Pens Collect A Point And Fly To Land Of 10,000 Lakes 10/30/25

    Trevor Zegras Turtles For Sucker-Punch Flyers, Goldfish Brain Pens Collect A Point And Fly To Land Of 10,000 Lakes 10/30/25 Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio are back to a 2-episodes-per-week schedule, much to the chagrin of Flyers fans everywhere. The Penguins salvaged a point on a Philadelphia…

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  18. Pittsburgh Penguins: Tragedy In The Stands, Buzzing On The Ice 10/28/25

    Pittsburgh Penguins: Tragedy In The Stands, Buzzing On The Ice 10/28/25 With Jordan DeFigio beaming in via Zoom from her morning commute, Jeff Taylor produces this quick morning episode from the studio. A tragedy occurred at PPG Paints Arena last night, as a fan fell a great distance from the…

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  19. Pittsburgh Penguins at Florida Panthers: 1st Period Listen-Along 10/23/25

    Pittsburgh Penguins at Florida Panthers: 1st Period Listen-Along 10/23/25 Grab a beer and relive the first period of Thursday’s Pens @ Cats NHL tilt, including their live-recorded reactions to a beauty of a goal scored by a certain future Hall of Fame Captain. Very special thanks to Espresso A...

  20. Crosby And Letang: It's A Milestone Night In Pittsburgh 10/21/25

    Crosby And Letang: It's A Milestone Night In Pittsburgh 10/21/25 Flying solo for a late night dispatch from the studio, it’s FPF co-host Jeff Taylor talking PIT 5 - VAN 1 as the Penguins continue to roll out a hot start to their NHL regular season. Very special thanks to Espresso A Mano,...

  21. Thighs Penguins Thighs 10/16/25

    Thighs Penguins Thighs 10/16/25 On the eve of their planned field trip to Erie, PA - where they’ll be game-night guests of the OHL’s Erie Otters - Jeff and Jordan meet up to bang out a quick podcast about all things Pittsburgh Penguins. Partway through this episode, Ashley Taylor - Jeff’s wife -...

  22. The Athletic’s Josh Yohe: Undefeated Pittsburgh Penguins Host Matthew Shaefer and the Isles 10/09/25

    The Athletic’s Josh Yohe: Undefeated Pittsburgh Penguins Host Matthew Shaefer and the Isles 10/09/25 Joined today by The Athletic’s Josh Yohe, Jordan DeFigio and Jeff Taylor are back for a Thursday afternoon, Penguins-Home-Opener edition of Fly Penguins Fly Podcast. Will the Penguins build on...

  23. Pittsburgh Penguins Opener: 7th Avenue Freeze-Out 10/03/25

    Pittsburgh Penguins Opener: 7th Avenue Freeze-Out 10/03/25 Today’s episode kicks off with a special appearance by one of our favorite baristas at our partner, Espresso a Mano’s Dormont café. After some armchair Penguins Hockey quarterback’ing by co-hosts - Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio, opining…

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  24. Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Is Back: Fidge Flies Solo

    Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Is Back: Fidge Flies Solo 09/20/25 Flying solo for the first time in a while, Jordan DeFigio has it all covered: Kyle Dubas continues along in his unenviable quest to both rebuild and appease a confoundingly-still-elite Sidney Crosby …and his super-agent, Pat Brisson…

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  25. The Unthinkable: Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby Has Requested A Trade 09/13/25

    The Unthinkable: Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby Has Requested A Trade 09/13/25 Sell the team to whomever you want, we don’t care. Put whoever you want in goal on September 27th when the Pens play meaningless hockey against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Yeah, even Marc-André Fleury. For…

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  26. Pittsburgh Penguins For Sale 09/04/25

    Pittsburgh Penguins For Sale 09/04/25 Rumors inspired journalistic deep-dives, with the resulting articles giving way to a fanbase-wide assumption that the Fenway Sports Group’s tenure as owners of 1967’s most successful expansion NHL franchise may come to an end - sooner than most anyone would...

  27. Golden G.O.A.T.S. 08/26/25

    Golden G.O.A.T.S. 08/26/25 As the summer winds down and we head into Labor Day weekend, Fly Penguins Fly Podcast takes you out onto the ice, into the locker room, and into the scorekeeper’s box with G.O.A.T. League 4v4 hockey. Today’s episode features chats with some of the league’s most exciting...

  28. Happy 38th Birthday to Sidney Crosby 08/07/25

    Happy 38th Birthday to Sidney Crosby 08/07/25 There are two things about Sidney Crosby’s birthday which every Penguins fan knows by heart. For one, the date of our Captain’s arrival on Earth is emblazoned on Crosby’s back-and-shoulders, any time he skates for the Pittsburgh Penguins: “8/7.”...

  29. Dog Days Dispatch 07/30/25

    Dog Days Dispatch 07/30/25 It’s the true Dog Days of Summer here in Pittsburgh, with temperatures up in the mid-nineties (F) plus the kind of humidity that makes it feel like the tropics. The Penguins have been quiet - ostensibly while some of their folks enjoy a bit of offseason vacation time -...

  30. Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey At The Center Of The Sun 07/22/25

    Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey At The Center Of The Sun 07/22/25 In the style of what fictional Chief Of Staff to POTUS, Leo McGarry (played by the great, late John Spencer) once called “Big Block Of Cheese Day,” Jordan and Jeff have gathered up a whole slew of random Pittsburgh Penguins ‘news’ items...

  31. Mario Lemieux’s Hockey Clock 07/16/25

    Mario Lemieux’s Hockey Clock 07/16/25 Renewed media buzz has gathered steam around the potential reacquisition of the Pittsburgh Penguins by the Lemieux/Burkle/Morehouse ownership group. Kris Letang’s summer workout videos have surfaced and they’re - of course - completely insane and...

  32. In Bryan Rust We Trust - or - FTLOG Kyle Dubas: Please Do Not Trade Bryan Rust

    In Bryan Rust We Trust - or - FTLOG Kyle Dubas: Please Do Not Trade Bryan Rust With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft (June 27-28) just barely in our rearview mirrors and free agency upon us (July 1st), Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio wax hockey about what binds Pittsburgh Penguins fans together - a love…

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  33. Pittsburgh Is Hotter Than Sunrise: Florida Panthers Go Back-to-Back as Pittsburgh Penguins Rebuild Ramps Up

    Pittsburgh Is Hotter Than Sunrise: Florida Panthers Go Back-to-Back as Pittsburgh Penguins Rebuild Ramps Up Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio recap the Panthers’ historic back-to-back cup runs, then touch on various points regarding the Penguins’ offseason activities. Special thanks to Espresso A...

  34. The Athletic’s Josh Yohe: Kyle Dubas, A Scout At Heart 06-11-25

    The Athletic’s Josh Yohe: Kyle Dubas, A Scout At Heart 06-11-25 Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio are joined by friend of the pod and preeminent Pittsburgh Penguins beat writer, Josh Yohe of The Athletic. 3:44 - Hiring of Dan Muse as Pittsburgh Penguins’ head coach 17:12 - Dubas’s big summer will be...

  35. Pittsburgh Penguins Fandom ft. Anthony Jardine 06/02/25

    Pittsburgh Penguins Fandom ft. Anthony Jardine 06/02/25 Woven into this full-length conversation with lifelong Penguins fan Anthony Jardine are the recognizable sounds of the Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby eras of Pittsburgh hockey. We revisit our 2023 chat with 2x Stanley Cup Champion Jay...

  36. It’s Been A Week 05/21/25

    It’s Been A Week 05/21/25 Today’s episode was recorded on Monday, May 19th. Special thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh’s finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you: https://espressoamano.com/ Fly Penguins Fly…

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  37. Pittsburgh Penguins on NHL’s All Quarter Century Team and Sidney Crosby at the 2025 IIHF Worlds 05/12/25

    Pittsburgh Penguins on NHL’s All Quarter Century Team, Sidney Crosby at the IIHF Worlds, and Winnipeg’s Cringe-y Cup Song 05/12/25 Thanks to Sidney Crosby, Nathan McKinnon - and yes: Marc Andre Fleury!! - we’ve all got some exciting Team Canada hockey action to enjoy. With the Pittsburgh…

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  38. Destination And Subject: Kyle Dubas and Pittsburgh Penguins Commence Head Coach Search 05/05/25

    Destination And Subject: Kyle Dubas and Pittsburgh Penguins Commence Head Coach Search 05/05/25 Rick Tocchet, David Carle, and others have been widely discussed as candidates to fill the vacancy Mike Sullivan left when he departed the Steel City. Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio have at least one...

  39. Irish Goodbye: Mike Sullivan and Pittsburgh Penguins Part Ways 04/29/25

    Irish Goodbye: Mike Sullivan and Pittsburgh Penguins Part Ways 04/29/25 You knew it was around the corner, but you still didn’t see it coming: Mike Sullivan, two-time Stanley Cup-winning head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins is between jobs and the Pens are without a coach. Jordan DeFigio and…

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  40. Bittersweet Ending 04/21/25

    Bittersweet Ending 04/21/25 Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio convene for a season’s-end chat, at the tail end of the Penguins’ 24-25 campaign. A resounding victory over Alex Ovechkin and the first place Capitals is bittersweet on the tongue, as the Pens best the Caps in game 82. Also in this…

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  41. Remembering Ray Shero ft. Rob Rossi of The Athletic 04/16/25

    Bagpipes ft. Rob Rossi of The Athletic 04/16/25 Rob Rossi, Pittsburgh Penguins beat writer and current senior staffer with The Athletic joins Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio to share his vivid, heartfelt recollections of former Penguins general manager, the late Ray Shero. Thanks to Espresso A…

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  42. Pittsburgh Penguins: End Of The Road 04/11/25

    Pittsburgh Penguins: End Of The Road 04/11/25 Heading into Newark, NJ for the final road game of their 2024-2025 campaign, the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to upset a very fast, very playoffs-bound Devils team. Even without star forward Jack Hughes the Devils have yet again managed to punch…

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  43. Meaningful Hockey 04/07/25

    Meaningful Hockey 04/07/25 The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially been eliminated from contention in the race to qualify for the 2024-2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And with less than a handful of regular season games remaining on their schedule, the Penguins are at home tonight for the back half of…

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  44. Future Marker: Our 250th Episode ft. The Athletic’s Josh Yohe 04/03/25

    Future Marker: Our 250th Episode featuring The Athletic’s Josh Yohe 04/03/25 Dear Listeners, It’s hard to believe we’ve made it to our 250th episode. We’re joined today by The Athletic’s Josh Yohe, Pittsburgh Penguins beat reporter and one of our first proper guests. Josh is a fine example of...

  45. Flying So-Lo-Fi 04/01/25

    Flying So Low(Fi) 04/01/25 With Jordan otherwise occupied and Jeff busy on a work trip, today’s offering is truly a solo dispatch, cobbled together from iPhone recordings and found musical pieces from old episodes. In short, a humbling final push to the big 250th episode, featuring Josh Yohe and...

  46. Mr. Consistent: Sidney Crosby Grabs Gretzky’s NHL Point-Per-Game Record! 03/27/25

    Mr. Consistent: Sidney Crosby Grabs Gretzky’s NHL Point-Per-Game Record! 03/27/25 With an original working title of ‘Passenger Princess,’ production/release of this episode was delayed until close to the start of this evening’s road game versus the Sabres. And wouldn’t ya know it? Just as I sat...

  47. Battle Jackets 03/21/25

    Battle Jackets 03/21/25 The Columbus Blue Jackets are fun to watch and they’re in Pittsburgh tonight, taking on your Pittsburgh Penguins for the final time this season. While the Penguins’ 2025 playoff hopes seem to have been dashed along the rocky shores of mediocrity, the Columbus club are…

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  48. When Sidney Crosby Boards Marine One 03/17/25

    With only slightly more than a handful of games remaining on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2024-2025 schedule, all signs continue to point to their failing to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a third consecutive season. Still, this is no time to pout, Penguins fans. There is much to be excited…

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  49. Pittsburgh Penguins: Deep End of the Rebuild Pool 03/13/25

    The Pittsburgh Penguins: Deep End of the Rebuild Pool 03/13/25 Jordan DeFigio and Jeff Taylor convene to acknowledge that which is apparent: The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently deep in ‘rebuild mode,’ and it’s likely going to stay that way through the end of next (25-26) NHL season. It's Pride...

  50. Haze Of The Tank 03/11/25

    Haze Of The Tank 03/11/25 If you can see through the “haze” of the current disaster that is the Penguins’ 2024-2025 NHL campaign, there are still things to be excited about. The Penguins have amassed quite a bevy of prospects and picks, and the picture only looks to improve as the Pens’ front...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast for fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins and hockey fans everywhere. Fly Penguins Fly Podcast is co-hosted by helplessly-committed Penguins fans and career singer-songwriters Jeff Taylor and Jordan DeFigio. Catch up on the latest Pittsburgh Penguins news and enjoy interviews with personalities from all corners of the hockey universe. Cue up our latest episode for a podcast that brings positive energy and prides itself on sounding great.Podcast artwork design by Shane Taylor

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